gallon /gal·lon/ (gal´on) a measure of liquid volume, 4 quarts. A standard gallon (United States) is 3.785 liters; an imperial gallon (Great Britain) is 4.546 liters.
gallon [gal´on]
gal·lon (g l  n)n. Abbr. gal. A unit of volume in the US Customary System, used in liquid measure, equal to 4 quarts, 231 cubic inches, or 8.3389 pounds of distilled water (3.7853 liters). |
gallon [gal´on]
1. a unit of liquid measure (4 quarts, or 3.785 liters, or 3785 ml).
2. a measure of liquid volume, 4 quarts. A standard gallon (United States) is 3.785 liters; an imperial gallon (Great Britain) is 4.546 liters.
gallon
a unit of liquid measure; 4 quarts. The Imperial gallon equals 4.546 liters and the American gallon equals 3.785 liters.
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